The partial government shutdown over funding for the Department of Homeland Security continues with no end in sight. A young Hawaii man accused of punching his brother and sister is recovering after an officer-involved shooting.

The partial government shutdown over funding for the Department of Homeland Security continues with no end in sight. A young Hawaii man accused of punching his brother and sister is recovering after an officer-involved shooting.

Most people probably aren’t tied to the television during their lunch hour — why shouldn’t a lunchtime newscast find you, instead of you having to find it!?

Most people probably aren&rsquo;t tied to the television during their lunch hour &mdash; why shouldn&rsquo;t a lunchtime newscast find you, instead of you having to find it!?

This Is Now

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news. Hawaii News Now is the state's leader for breaking news, weather alerts, traffic updates and sports headlines, plus the latest headlines on the issues that impact you and your families the most — including the global coronavirus pandemic.

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news. Hawaii News Now is the state's leader for breaking news, weather alerts, traffic updates and sports headlines, plus the latest headlines on the issues that impact you and your families the most &mdash; including the global coronavirus pandemic.

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news.

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This Is Now (February 17, 2026)

President Trump said it will likely take four to five weeks for the U.S. to reach its goals in Iran but warned it could take longer. The man accused of fatally gunning down a woman and shooting a teenage girl in Kapolei had his initial court appearance this morning. And an alleged mobbing on Maui that left four injured this weekend has led to multiple arrests. 

President Trump said it will likely take four to five weeks for the U.S. to reach its goals in Iran but warned it could take longer. The man accused of fatally gunning down a woman and shooting a teenage girl in Kapolei had his initial court appearance this morning. And an alleged mobbing on Maui that left four injured this weekend has led to multiple arrests.&nbsp;

This Is Now (March 2, 2026)

HPD has opened a robbery investigation in Kaka'ako we'll tell you what we know so far about the incident. Plus, 20 people were displaced by two large fires on Oahu last week we'll show you the extent of the damage. Do you think you have "digital balance" in your life? We'll share some tips on how you can make sure social media isn't ruining your mental health. 

 

HPD has opened a robbery investigation in Kaka'ako we'll tell you what we know so far about the incident. Plus, 20 people were displaced by two large fires on Oahu last week we'll show you the extent of the damage. Do you think you have "digital balance" in your life? We'll share some tips on how you can make sure social media isn't ruining your mental health.&nbsp;
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Sunrise 5 a.m. (March 2, 2026)

Honolulu police are investigating a serious pedestrian crash on South King Street near Kahuna Lane.Grassroots organizers rallied yesterday, calling for unity amid deepening political divisions. A mainland Little League team got a taste of Hawaii, more on how baseball and aloha turned their tournament connection into something more.

Honolulu police are investigating a serious pedestrian crash on South King Street near Kahuna Lane.Grassroots organizers rallied yesterday, calling for unity amid deepening political divisions. A mainland Little League team got a taste of Hawaii, more on how baseball and aloha turned their tournament connection into something more.

This Is Now (February 17, 2026)

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